217 Today: When will beef prices drop? We asked a rancher, a butcher and an economist
Matti Bills
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Today’s headlines:
- A vehicle crash in Urbana that occurred earlier this year is part of the premise behind the Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Chicago and Illinois.
- University of Illinois alum and billionaire Larry Gies [geese] is making a 100 million dollar gift to the school’s athletics department.
- A republican candidate looking to unseat central Illinois congressman Darin LaHood says he has helped to create trillions of dollars of debt.
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is urging vigilance as the Supreme Court upholds immigration patrols in Los Angeles.
In today’s deep dive, beef is as expensive as it’s ever been, thanks to the high cost of cattle. Retailers of all sizes have upped their prices on steak and hamburger.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by Kulsoom Khan, Jonathan Mathew, Eric Stock, Alex Degman and Michael Marks.
